July 24, 2024
Good day, and welcome to the Fairfax County NewsCenter podcast. Coming up, learn about renovations at Reston Community Center, eCaseSearch and Fairfax Connector fares. Links to topics mentioned in this podcast can be found online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov.
Reston Community Center Hunters Woods will be undertaking two major capital projects this summer. The nearly 50-year-old building will be getting a new elevator. Additionally, a comprehensive effort to replace building hot water and energy-related systems and components will occur that will result in energy utilization improvements and cost savings. Project components include a solar module system to be installed on the roof, comprehensive LED lighting upgrades, hot water plant boilers and pumps replacement, and modification and upgrades to the controls system. These measures will offset 260 metric tons of carbon dioxide generated by the current equipment and systems. Programs scheduled at RCC Hunters Woods will take place, albeit with occasional interruptions possible due to the two projects. Camps will be taking place until the summer programming ends. Because of the systems involved, the Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center will be closed during this period. The typical pool maintenance done during the end of August and beginning of September will also occur. Work on the elevator will be done overnight during the first couple of weeks to avoid demolition activity noise and disruption. While this added to the project cost, the ability to provide the limited programming and services planned during these weeks was vital to RCC and the patrons served. A one-month extension will be provided to annual pass holders whose passes expire in August or later, and for monthly pass holders whose passes expire in August. No monthly or annual passes will be issued during July and August. Anyone having questions about the projects can visit the website, www.restoncommunitycenter.com, or email RCCContact@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Fairfax Circuit Court has launched a new online service to revolutionize access to Circuit Court Case information. This innovative platform, eCaseSearch, is designed to offer free and efficient access to non-confidential case information, providing the public with unprecedented transparency and convenience. The online service aims to streamline the process of accessing Circuit Court Case information and seeks to eliminate barriers to information, empowering citizens with easy access to public records. eCaseSearch will allow users to search for public information such as hearing dates and times, a list of charges, and other docket information on criminal and civil cases. This service provides free access to public Circuit Court case information and prioritizes efficient and user-friendly navigation. The program was created in-house, in partnership with Fairfax County Department of Information Technology, at no additional cost to taxpayers. It is available in the top six languages spoken in Fairfax County other than English. Learn more online fairfaxcounty.gov/circuit/newsandevents.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently voted unanimously to increase Fairfax Connector fares, in accordance with the fare increase implemented by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The last Fairfax Connector fare increase was more than 7 years ago: June 25, 2017. As a result of the board of supervisors vote, Fairfax Connector increased fares effective Monday, July 29. Fairfax Connector customers will see a fare increase of approximately 12.5%. The Base Fare is now $2.25 and $1.10 for older adults and people with disabilities. A discount is still offered for Metrorail to and from bus transfers. Also, local bus-to-bus transfers with SmarTrip remain valid for unlimited free connections within a two-hour period. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for more information.
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